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
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
dys-abnormal
armadaa fleet of warships
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent