GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
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| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
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| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
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| emanate | to come out from a source |