GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |