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
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
giddydizzy
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
gnomemaxim
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
antipathya strong feeling of dislike