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
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
trekto make one's way arduously
understateto represent as less than is the case
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
stratuma bed or layer artificially made