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

WordMeaning
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
conveyancethe action of conveying
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)