GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
induceto move by persuasion or influence
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
apostateone who commits apostasy
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler