GRE Word List

OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

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inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
culminationthe action of culminating
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
disengageto release from something that engages or involves