TESTfunda Daily Wordlist 28-Jan-12
If you're having trouble viewing this email, see today's Wordlist on the Web. 28-Jan-12 TestFunda Home | Sign up for Newsletters | Feedback Daily Wordlist Vocabulary Flashcards | Vocabulary Test | Previous Wordlists ostensible [ o-STEN-suh'-buh' l ] [ adjective ] MEANING : 1. apparent, appearing or representing 2. evident or obvious USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : The ostensible differences between the coach and senior members of the team was the reason why the team did not perform well in the recent tournament. USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : U.S. officials say they can't discern Iran's motivations, citing the closed nature of the regime and ostensible differences between the country's hardline Islamic religious leaders, its Revolutionary Guards and moderates. abc News, Analysis: US and Iran Appear on Collision Cou...