GRE Word List
OSSIFY
to change into bone
The meaning of the word ossify is to change into bone.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |