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
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
unkemptnot combed
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge