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
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
nethersituated down or below : lower
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
frivolousof little weight or importance
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely