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
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
unsavoryinsipid