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
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
edicta proclamation having the force of law
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
founderone that founds or establishes
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
balkto refuse abruptly