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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chafe | irritate |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
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| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
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| antecede | precede |
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