GRE Word List
OSTENSIBLE
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| embezzlement | to appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use |
| piscatorial | piscatory |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |