GRE Word List
IDOLATRY
the worship of a physical object as a god
The meaning of the word idolatry is the worship of a physical object as a god.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |