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
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
purportedreputed
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
collectedgathered together
wrytwist
siblingsib
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon