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 |
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| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |