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
missivea written communication : letter
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
derelictionan intentional abandonment