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
boostto push or shove up from below
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
defalcatededuct