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 |
|---|---|
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
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| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
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