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
primaloriginal
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
opuswork
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
scotchscottish
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
predecessorone that precedes