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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WordMeaning
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
effusionan act of effusing
affluenceabundance of property : wealth