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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
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