Atrophy

verb · SAT

Meaning: Waste away or become weaker through lack of use.

Example

Which choice best matches the meaning of “atrophy”?

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

hostile and aggressive

noisy, energetic, and lively

abrupt or curt in manner or speech

honest and frank

having a lot of room inside

strong, formal disapproval or criticism

a person who claims to perceive things beyond the normal senses, such as future events