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
microcosma little world
quenchput out
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
recuperateto get back : regain
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
allureto entice by charm or attraction