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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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
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estimablecapable of being estimated
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
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colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation