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

WordMeaning
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
entitybeing
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes