GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
opuswork
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
fortuitousoccurring by chance
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class