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
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
braidto make from braids
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions