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
defalcatededuct
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce