GRE Word List

ASSUMPTION

a taking to or upon oneself

The meaning of the word assumption is a taking to or upon oneself.

Random words

WordMeaning
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
gruntto utter a grunt
meteto give out by measure : dole out
junkettrip
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
predetermineforeordain
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing