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
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick