GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
raimentclothing
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
corpusclea minute particle
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
assailto attack violently : assault
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating