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

WordMeaning
docileeasily taught
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
purveyorone that purveys
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
martineta strict disciplinarian
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy