GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship