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 |
|---|---|
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |