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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reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
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reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
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mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
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