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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spruceto make spruce
finishedentirely done
fervidvery hot : burning
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
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toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
quenchput out
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
destitutelacking something needed or desirable