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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pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
duration | continuance in time |
worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
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collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
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