GRE Word List

ULTERIOR

going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper

The meaning of the word ulterior is going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper.

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WordMeaning
hubbubnoise
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sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
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propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
distortto twist (see twist
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind