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 |
|---|---|
| cipher | zero |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |