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 |
|---|---|
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| leave-taking | departure |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |