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 |
|---|---|
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| muse | to become absorbed in thought |
| flag | any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |