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
relegateto send into exile : banish
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
remittancea sum of money remitted
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly