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
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
bewareto be on one's guard
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
obsequya funeral or burial rite