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 |
|---|---|
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| seemly | good-looking |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |