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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predetermineforeordain
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem