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
accessiblecapable of being reached
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
encumberweigh down
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction