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
privyprivate
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
credencemental acceptance as true or real
sustainto give support or relief to
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly