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.

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WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
beelinea straight direct course
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
sanguinarybloodthirsty
harassexhaust