GRE Word List

OSSIFY

to change into bone

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

Random words

WordMeaning
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
blanchto take the color out of
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
executorone who executes something
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
askewout of line : at an angle
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments