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
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
scotchscottish
stem_fromarise from; originate from
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form