GRE Word List

ORTHODOX

conforming to established doctrine especially in religion

The meaning of the word orthodox is conforming to established doctrine especially in religion.

Random words

WordMeaning
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly