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
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)