GRE Word List

OSTENSIBLE

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hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
imbueendow
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
crescendoa gradual increase
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
predetermineforeordain
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
nutrientfurnishing nourishment