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
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
notableworthy of note : remarkable
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
cloistera monastic establishment
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky