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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| grudging | unwilling |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |