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
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
inanimatenot animate:
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women