GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household