GRE Word List
OSSIFY
to change into bone
The meaning of the word ossify is to change into bone.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| lode | waterway |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |