GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

intended for display : open to view

The meaning of the word ostensible is intended for display : open to view.

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WordMeaning
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
reciprocateto give and take mutually
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving