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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |