GRE Word List

PENOLOGY

a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders

The meaning of the word penology is a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders.

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WordMeaning
invoketo petition for help or support
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty