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 |
|---|---|
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| migratory | of, relating to, or characterized by migration |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| bliss | complete happiness |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| prevail | to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph |