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 |
|---|---|
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| progeny | descendants |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |