GRE Word List

OSSEOUS

bony

The meaning of the word osseous is bony.

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WordMeaning
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
attentivemindful