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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WordMeaning
randoma haphazard course
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
broachbrooch
engenderbeget
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate