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
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
hortatoryhortative
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
galea strong current of air:
appurtenancesaccessory objects
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince