GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| ossify | to change into bone |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| impuissance | weakness |
| postulate | demand |