GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
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| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
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| misadventure | misfortune |
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| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |