GRE Word List
IMPUTE
to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
The meaning of the word impute is to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| sere | being dried and withered |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |