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.

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ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
fiascoa complete failure
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
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