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
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
misadventuremisfortune
osseousbony
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
condolegrieve
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby