GRE Word List

OSSIFY

to change into bone

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

Random words

WordMeaning
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
yoretime past and especially long past
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
engenderbeget
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism