GRE Word List

OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

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WordMeaning
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
sequesterto set apart : segregate
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
outragean act of violence or brutality
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
errantbehaving wrongly