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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
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| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
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| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| travesty | a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation |
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