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
irreverencelack of reverence
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
uniquebeing the only one : sole
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
shoveto push along