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 |
|---|---|
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| bully | a blustering, browbeating person |