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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |