GRE Word List
ORTHOGRAPHY
the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
The meaning of the word orthography is the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| render | to melt down |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |