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
durationcontinuance in time
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding