GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
cursiverunning
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
concorda state of agreement : harmony
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert