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 |
|---|---|
| collate | to compare critically |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |