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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circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
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improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
niggletrifle
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
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