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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jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
dowry | the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage |
incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |
stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
congenital | existing at or dating from birth |