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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scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
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prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
inertlacking the power to move
garishclothed in vivid colors
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
abjureto renounce upon oath
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power