GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
attentivemindful
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
flightyswift
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art