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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| stench | stink |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| skimp | skimpy |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |