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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| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
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