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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |