GRE Word List

ATTRIBUTE

a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something

The meaning of the word attribute is a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something.

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WordMeaning
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
retributionrecompense
scotchscottish
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
solicitto make petition to : entreat
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
disconcertto throw into confusion