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
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential