GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
concordatcompact
uproariousmarked by uproar
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification