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

WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
rostera roll or list of personnel
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
irksometending to irk : tedious
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder