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 |
|---|---|
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| indubitable | too evident to be doubted : unquestionable |
| betray | to lead astray |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |