GRE Word List

ATROPHY

decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue

The meaning of the word atrophy is decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue.

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WordMeaning
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
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smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
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lumberto move ponderously
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain