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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| stigma | a mark of shame or discredit : stain |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| defalcate | deduct |