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 |
|---|---|
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| ideology | a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| nomenclature | name |
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |