GRE Word List

PRESUME

to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare

The meaning of the word presume is to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare.

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WordMeaning
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
disingenuouslacking in candor
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
demeritoffense
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate