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
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
prattleprate
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final