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 |
|---|---|
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |