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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WordMeaning
padrea Christian clergyman
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
heedto pay attention
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect