GRE Word List

ASCRIBE

to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing

The meaning of the word ascribe is to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing.

Random words

WordMeaning
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
mutedbeing mute : silent
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk