GRE Word List

ASSERT

to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively

The meaning of the word assert is to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively.

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catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
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expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath