GRE Word List
OSTENSIBLE
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| vampire | the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |