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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| pilfer | steal |
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| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
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