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
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
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evoketo call forth or up: such as
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
amphibianan amphibious organism
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation