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
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
emollientmaking soft or supple
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
lopsidedleaning to one side
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
debunkto expose the sham (see sham