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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indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
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stanchto check or stop the flowing of
grategrating
invoketo petition for help or support
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
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fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic