GRE Word List

OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

Random words

WordMeaning
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
gerontocracyrule by elders
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
harassexhaust
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief