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
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
renderto melt down
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
scrappyconsisting of scraps
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal