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
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
gradationa series forming successive stages
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
minusculevery small