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
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
portlydignified
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
warrantsanction
aloftat or to a great height
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied