GRE Word List
OSTENSIBLE
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The meaning of the word ostensible is intended for display : open to view.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| ignite | to set afire |
| demerit | offense |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| headlong | headfirst |