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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| seemly | good-looking |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| verge | brink |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |