GRE Word List

CALLIGRAPHY

artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering

The meaning of the word calligraphy is artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering.

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WordMeaning
laxloose
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
scintillateto emit sparks : spark