GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
refraincurb
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)