gre詞匯：2012新GRE閱讀詞匯筆記（19）

aspire	seek to attain (position or status); long for; Ex. aspire to become president; Ex. aspire to/after the leadership
assail	assault
assay	analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore)
assent	agree; accept; N. assessment
assert	state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc.); make a claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence
assiduous	diligent
assimilate	absorb; take (food) into the body and digest it; understand (knowledge) completely and be able to use properly; cause to become homogeneous (the people of a country or race in the wasy of behaving or thinking)
assuage	mak less severe; ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)
assumption	something taken for granted; the taking over or taking possession of; Ex. her assumption of power; V. assume
assurance	firm statement that something is certainly true; promise or pledge; certainty; confidence in one's own ability; self-confidence; Ex. In spite of all his assurances, he did not come back; Ex. assurance of his loyalty; Ex. The teacher lacked assuranc
asteroid	small planet
astigmatism	eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism
astral	relating to the stars
astringent	binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism
astronomical	enormously large or extensive
astute	wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage
asunder	into parts; apart; V. sunder
asylum	place of refuge or shelter; protection (religious or political)

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