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 |
|---|---|
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| throes | pang |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |