GRE Word List
OSTENSIBLE
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |