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 |
|---|---|
| padre | a Christian clergyman |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |