GRE Word List
OSSIFY
to change into bone
The meaning of the word ossify is to change into bone.
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|---|---|
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| contest | strive |
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