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
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
passiveacted upon by an external agency
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
apiaristbeekeeper
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off