GRE Word List

OSSIFY

to change into bone

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

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WordMeaning
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
codifyto reduce to a code
stiltedpompous
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install