to exist, especially with minimal resources or sustenance
Many people in impoverished regions subsist on a diet of rice and beans.
He could only subsist on the limited supplies he had in his backpack.
appearing or seeming to be true, but not necessarily so
Her ostensible happiness masked her true feelings of sadness.
The ostensible reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget, but we knew there was more to it.
the dispersion or scattering of a particular group of people, often referring to a community of people living outside their homeland
The Irish diaspora has communities of Irish descendants all over the world.
The Jewish diaspora resulted in Jewish communities in many countries.
having a strong, sharp, and often unpleasant smell or taste
The pungent aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room.
The chef added pungent spices to the dish to give it a bold flavor.
a strong liking or preference for something
She had a penchant for collecting antique books and rare manuscripts.
His penchant for adventure led him to travel to remote and dangerous places.
pleasant or acceptable to the taste; agreeable
The new recipe made the previously bland dish much more palatable.
Finding a compromise that was palatable to both parties was challenging.
