GRE Word List

DEMOTIC

of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing

The meaning of the word demotic is of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing.

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WordMeaning
quenchput out
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
direexciting horror
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission