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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WordMeaning
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
idioman 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)
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality