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
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
pendingduring
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
interrogateto question formally and systematically
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
franticemotionally out of control
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit