GRE Word List

OSSIFY

to change into bone

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

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WordMeaning
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
transcribeto make a written copy of
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem