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 |
|---|---|
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| nonentity | something that does not exist or exists only in the imagination |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |