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 |
|---|---|
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| precipitous | precipitate |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |