GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
fussyeasily upset : irritable
spatefreshet
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage