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
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
pummelpound
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle