GRE Word List

ASSUMPTION

a taking to or upon oneself

The meaning of the word assumption is a taking to or upon oneself.

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WordMeaning
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
appurtenancesaccessory objects
resignrelegate
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
rococorococo work or style
betrayto lead astray
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)