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
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
addlerotten
rescindto take away : remove
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
depredationto lay waste : plunder
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England