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.

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WordMeaning
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
sowan adult female swine
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
hurlrush
incontinentnot continent: such as