GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |