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
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
betokento typify beforehand : presage
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach