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
ferventvery hot : glowing
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mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
upshotthe final result : outcome
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