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
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
hirsutehairy
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
acclaimapplaud