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 |
|---|---|
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| cursive | running |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| nullify | to make null (see null |