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 |
|---|---|
| rider | one that rides |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| defalcate | deduct |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| mischance | bad luck |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |