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
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate