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 |
|---|---|
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| slake | subside |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |