GRE Word List
ASSUMPTION
a taking to or upon oneself
The meaning of the word assumption is a taking to or upon oneself.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| impinge | encroach |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |