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
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
depleteto empty of a principal substance
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes