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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| refrain | curb |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
