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
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
categoricalabsolute
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
askewout of line : at an angle
disputatiousinclined to dispute
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
rightfuljust
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god