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
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
dieto pass from physical life : expire
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way