rhyparography

 
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Rhyparography


n.

In ancient art, the painting of genre or still-life pictures.


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IN BRIEF: The painting or literary depiction of mean, unworthy or sordid subjects.

Tutor's tip: This word was used in the 2006 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals.

 
 

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