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
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat