GRE Word List
OSSIFY
to change into bone
The meaning of the word ossify is to change into bone.
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| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| standstill | a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| parasite | an 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 |
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| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
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| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |