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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| paradigm | example |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| solicitous | manifesting or expressing solicitude |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| faculty | ability |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โโ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |