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 |
|---|---|
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| sartorial | of or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |