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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jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
approbationcommendation
connivancethe act of conniving
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
abateto decrease in force or intensity
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance