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 |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |