GRE Word List

OSSIFY

to change into bone

The meaning of the word ossify is to change into bone.

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animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
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sentinelsentry
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filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
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reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
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