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
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
suitorone that petitions or entreats
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
haggardnot tamed
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
crassgross
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
rationalhaving reason or understanding