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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spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal