GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

intended for display : open to view

The meaning of the word ostensible is intended for display : open to view.

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WordMeaning
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
suppliantsupplicant
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state