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
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
witherto become dry and sapless
impingeencroach
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly