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
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
interiman intervening time : interval
woefulfull of woe : grievous
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
surmountto prevail over : overcome