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 |
|---|---|
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| demented | mad |
| reek | smoke |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |