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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traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
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valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
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corrugatedhaving corrugations
prepossessingcreating prejudice
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