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
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
apparentopen to view : visible
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
genuflectto bend the knee