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 |
|---|---|
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |