GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
discloseto make known or public
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
affectedartificial; pretended