GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
potentateruler
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
asunderinto parts
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
drasticacting rapidly or violently