GRE Word List
PHILOLOGY
the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
The meaning of the word philology is the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| scion | descendant |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |