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 |
|---|---|
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
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| bauble | trinket |
| magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
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| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
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