GRE Word List

RUNIC

any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries

The meaning of the word runic is any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries.

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WordMeaning
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
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epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
pinnacea light sailing ship
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples