GRE Word List

PRESUMPTUOUS

overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties

The meaning of the word presumptuous is overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties.

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pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
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championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
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executionerone who executes
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another