GRE Word List
OSTENSIBLE
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The meaning of the word ostensible is intended for display : open to view.
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| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
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| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| flounder | flatfish |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| acclaim | applaud |