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
addressto mark directions for delivery on
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment