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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woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
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vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive