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
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
swathea band used in swathing
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
brochurepamphlet