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

WordMeaning
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
beguilehoodwink
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
sustainto give support or relief to
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity