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
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| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
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| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |