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
cipherzero
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
sowan adult female swine
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort