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
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
coalesceto grow together
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
condigndeserved
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency