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 |
|---|---|
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| debilitate | to impair the strength of : enfeeble |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |