Definition of assuming

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Assuming (a.) Pretentious; taking much upon one's self; presumptuous.

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Become :: Become (v. i.) To pass from one state to another; to enter into some state or condition, by a change from another state, or by assuming or receiving new properties or qualities, additional matter, or a new character..
Hypocrisy :: Hypocrisy (n.) The act or practice of a hypocrite; a feigning to be what one is not, or to feel what one does not feel; a dissimulation, or a concealment of one's real character, disposition, or motives; especially, the assuming of false appearance of virtue or religion; a simulation of goodness..
Moltable :: Moltable (a.) Capable of assuming a molten state; meltable; fusible.
Simulation :: Simulation (n.) The act of simulating, or assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true; -- distinguished from dissimulation, which disguises or conceals what is true..
Assuming :: Assuming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Assum.
Jinnee :: "Jinnee (n.) A genius or demon; one of the fabled genii, good and evil spirits, supposed to be the children of fire, and to have the power of assuming various forms..
Cosmothetic :: Cosmothetic (a.) Assuming or positing the actual existence or reality of the physical or external world.
Citrination :: Citrination (n.) The process by which anything becomes of the color of a lemon; esp., in alchemy, the state of perfection in the philosopher's stone indicated by its assuming a deep yellow color..
Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (adv.) Assuming the appearance of something; false; spurious; deceitful; hypocritical; as, a counterfeit philanthropist..
Humble :: Humble (superl.) Near the ground; not high or lofty; not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming; as, a humble cottage..
Understudy :: Understudy (n.) One who studies another's part with a view to assuming it in an emergency.
Patronizing :: Patronizing (a.) Showing condescending favor; assuming the manner of airs of a superior toward another.
Assuming :: Assuming (a.) Pretentious; taking much upon one's self; presumptuous.
Anthropocentric :: Anthropocentric (a.) Assuming man as the center or ultimate end; -- applied to theories of the universe or of any part of it, as the solar system..
Bold :: Bold (n.) In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent..
Demurrer :: Demurrer (n.) A stop or pause by a party to an action, for the judgment of the court on the question, whether, assuming the truth of the matter alleged by the opposite party, it is sufficient in law to sustain the action or defense, and hence whether the party resting is bound to answer or proceed further..
Arrogant :: Arrogant (a.) Making, or having the disposition to make, exorbitant claims of rank or estimation; giving one's self an undue degree of importance; assuming; haughty; -- applied to persons..
Unassuming :: Unassuming (a.) Not assuming; not bold or forward; not arrogant or presuming; humble; modest; retiring; as, an unassuming youth; unassuming manners..
Incarnification :: Incarnification (n.) The act of assuming, or state of being clothed with, flesh; incarnation..
Qualify :: Qualify (v. i.) To obtain legal power or capacity by taking the oath, or complying with the forms required, on assuming an office..
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