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

WordMeaning
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
corollarya proposition (see proposition
braggadocioempty boasting
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
charydiscreetly cautious: such as