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

WordMeaning
rompone that romps
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
ferventvery hot : glowing
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion