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
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
kismetfate
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
tyrannyoppressive power
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
gnomemaxim