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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nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
edicta proclamation having the force of law
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
clichea trite phrase or expression
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
adjurationa solemn oath