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 |
|---|---|
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |