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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| sundry | including many things of different kinds : miscellaneous |
| alias | otherwise called : otherwise known as |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |