C2
obvious vs ostensible
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| obviousadjective/ˈɑːb.vi.əs/ | Meaning easy to see or understand, so that almost everyone notices it | Goes with obvious choice | Example For obvious reasons, we can't discuss the details of the contract. |
| ostensibleadjective/ɑːˈsten.sə.bəl/ | Meaning given as the reason for something, but often not the real one | Goes with ostensible purpose | Example The ostensible purpose of the trip was research, but it was really a holiday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
It was to everyone that he was nervous.