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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machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
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unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
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captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections