GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
rectifyto set right : remedy
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma