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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sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
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lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
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