GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
amendto put right
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
feintsomething feigned
repastsomething taken as food : meal