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 |
|---|---|
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| unsavory | insipid |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |