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 |
|---|---|
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
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| sift | to put through a sieve |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| broach | brooch |
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| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |