ostensible

Day 26Level 2

ah-STEHN-sih-buhl

professed

appearing as such, professed

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

apparent, superficial, supposed

Antonyms:

obscure, vague

Example Sentence:

One of the ostensible purposes of the Department of Agriculture is to protect natural resources.

Related Words

refrain

uhb-STAYN

to refrain from an activity

cheerful readiness

uh-LAK-ri-tee

cheerful readiness; eagerness; speed

bestow

bih-KWEETH

to give or leave through a will; to hand down

cow-like

BOH-vahyn

relating to, or resembling cows; dull

sensuality

kahr-NAL-uh-tee

sensuality

remorse

kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn

feeling of guilt or regret