GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |