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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| dilute | attenuate |
| colloquy | conversation |