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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nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
badinageplayful repartee : banter
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
juncturea point of time