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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awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
caninea conical pointed tooth
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avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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