GRE Word List

OSSIFY

to change into bone

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

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WordMeaning
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
abortiveprematurely born
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
supplicantone who supplicates
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner