GRE Word List
OSTENSIBLE
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| append | attach |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| drab | slattern |
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
