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GRE Word List - 28

1. assassinate - To kill, as by surprise or secret assault, especially the killing of some eminent person.

2. assassination - Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery.

3. assay - The chemical analysis or testing of an alloy ore.

4. assent - To express agreement with a statement or matter of opinion.

5. assess - To determine the amount of (a tax or other sum to be paid).

6. assessor - An officer whose duty it is to assess taxes.

7. assets - Property in general, regarded as applicable to the payment of debts.

8. assiduous - Diligent.

9. assignee - One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain property and interests.

10. assimilate - To adapt.

11. assonance - Resemblance or correspondence in sound.

12. assonant - Having resemblance of sound.

13. assonate - To accord in sound, especially vowel sound.

14. assuage - To cause to be less harsh, violent, or severe, as excitement, appetite, pain, or disease.

15. astringent - Harsh in disposition or character.

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