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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audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
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percussionthe act of percussing: such as
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headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
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