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.

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WordMeaning
attentivemindful
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
pummelpound
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly