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
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
dripto let fall in drops
brinkedge
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control