GRE Word List

OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

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cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
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skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
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dawdleto spend time idly
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