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 |
|---|---|
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| aver | to declare positively |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |