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 |
|---|---|
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| paradigm | example |