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
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
morticianundertaker
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
wrenchto move with a violent twist
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
cadeta younger brother or son
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage