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 |
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atypical | not typical : irregular |
precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
magniloquent | speaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner |
apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
pugilist | fighter |
shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
abnegation | denial |