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
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
pummelpound
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
effusionan act of effusing
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
outmodednot being in style