GRE Word List
PRESUME
take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
The meaning of the word presume is take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precinct | division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college |
| coeval | living at the same time as; existing during the same period of time; contemporary; of the same age |
| disclose | reveal; N. disclosure |
| vouch | give a personal guarantee; Ex. I can vouch for his integrity; N. voucher |
| weather | pass safely through (a storm or difficult period); endure the effects of weather or other forces |
| barterer | trader; V. barter: trade; exchange good for other goods rather than money |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| kaleidoscope | tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful |
| humane | marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian |
| moribund | dying; at the point of death; CF. death |
