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
ligneousof or resembling wood
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
congruentcongruous
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument