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 |
|---|---|
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| garnish | decorate |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |