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

WordMeaning
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
equipoisea state of equilibrium
assailto attack violently : assault
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
politicpolitical