Apparent
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adjective
Definition
Clearly visible or understood; seeming real or true but not necessarily so
Examples
“The apparent simplicity of the solution masked its elegance.”
“Her apparent calm concealed deep anxiety.”
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GRE Tip
Apparent is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "evident" or "manifest" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "hidden".
Related GRE Words
evident
Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood
manifest
Clear or obvious; to display or show
patent
(adjective) Easily recognizable; obvious; blatant
overt
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
concise
Giving a lot of information clearly and in few words; brief but comprehensive
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