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
inanimatenot animate:
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
depravitya corrupt act or practice
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
contrivancea thing contrived