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 |
|---|---|
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |