GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

intended for display : open to view

The meaning of the word ostensible is intended for display : open to view.

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WordMeaning
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
adjointo add or attach by joining
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
planeairplane
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
pathologicalof or relating to pathology