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
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
frigidintensely cold
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
sleeperone that sleeps