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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WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
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thronga multitude of assembled persons
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly