GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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WordMeaning
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
constituenta member of a constituency
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
desperatehaving lost hope