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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charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
anthropologistthe science of human beings
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect