GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| cursive | running |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |