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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invalidnot valid:
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person