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 |
|---|---|
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| fructify | to bear fruit |