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 |
|---|---|
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
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| defalcate | deduct |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
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| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |