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 |
|---|---|
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| leery | suspicious |
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |