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
circleta little circle
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
perditioneternal damnation
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract