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

WordMeaning
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
remittancea sum of money remitted
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations