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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amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
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evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
missivea written communication : letter
expoundto set forth : state
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
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tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
submergeto put under water