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
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
providentfrugal