GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| acclaim | applaud |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |