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

WordMeaning
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
dawdleto spend time idly
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
clamornoisy shouting
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening