GRE Word List

HIEROGLYPHIC

written in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters

The meaning of the word hieroglyphic is written in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters.

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WordMeaning
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance