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 |
|---|---|
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| writ | something written : writing |
| barrister | a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| pilfer | steal |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |
| solicitor | one that solicits |