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
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
retainto keep in possession or use
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
igniteto set afire
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long