GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
piscatorialpiscatory
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations