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
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
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ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior