Anagrams of: POURSUITS

• ostensibly valid, but not actually valid

• plausible but false

• born out of wedlock

• false or fake; not what it appears to be

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• an auxiliary activity

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• an auxiliary activity

• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

• someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)

• the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

• marginal consciousness

• any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud

• a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)

• produce buds, branches, or germinate

• put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

• an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

• the occupation of athletes who compete for pay

• (Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

• a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances

• someone who engages in sports

• (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

• verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

• play boisterously