GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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prepossessingcreating prejudice
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swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
unassumingnot assuming : modest
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
primto give a prim or demure expression to
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