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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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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
piedof two or more colors in blotches
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated