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
emanateto come out from a source
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
psychea princess loved by Cupid
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
oratorone who delivers an oration
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy