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.

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WordMeaning
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor