GRE Word List
OSSEOUS
bony
The meaning of the word osseous is bony.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |