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
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments