aspect(AS pekt) ) n.1. how a person appears or looks; 2. how something looks
from a specific point of view; 3. any of the numerous ways in which a problem,
idea, etc. can be looked at; 4. a certain part or quality; element; 5. a side facing in a
certain direction
- Linda’s aspectis bright, cheery, and happy-go-lucky.
- As viewed from my aspect,the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer are rather old-
fashioned and stilted. - In deciding whether to build a new water main, the problem must be
viewed from the aspectof the contractor as well as that of the eventual
consumer. - How well a chess player uses his or her knights is just one aspectof the
game. - The northern aspectof Glenn’s house never got sunlight.
assert*(uh SOERT) vt.1. to declare; affirm; to state positively; 2. to defend or
maintain (rights, claims, etc.); 3. to insist - Harold had to assertthat he was actually himself rather than the culprit
who had stolen his identity. - You must assertyour right to vote by registering and then by showing up
to cast your vote on election day. - When summoned to court, Dolores assertedher right to be represented by
counsel. - Rodrigo assertedhis innocence.
[-ed, -ing, -ion n.]
assess(uh SES) vt.1. to estimate the value of something (for example, property)
for the purpose of taxing it; 2. to set the amount of (a tax, a fine, damages, etc.); 3.
to impose a fine, tax, etc.; 4. to estimate or determine the significance, importance,
or worth of something; to evaluate - The city assesseseach lot and its improvements to determine what the
property owner must pay to city hall. - For being late in paying her parking ticket, the judge assessedEleanor a
penalty of $40. - The town decided to assessa 1% sales tax on top of the 6% already charged
by the state. - For purposes of insurance, the appraiser assessedthe painting’s value at
$1,200 to $1,500.
[-ed, -ing, -mentn.]
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