GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
clipencompass
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation