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
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
cringeto recoil in distaste
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
invalidateto make invalid
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income