GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| impinge | encroach |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| groom | bridegroom |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |