GRE Word List

OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

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WordMeaning
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
irateroused to ire
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due