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.

Random words

WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
raptlifted up and carried away
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
yoretime past and especially long past
dramaa composition (see composition
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
discomposeto destroy the composure of