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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resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
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reprimanda severe or formal reproof
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
underhandin a clandestine manner
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
comestibleedible
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages