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
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
notableworthy of note : remarkable