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
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
leave-takingdeparture
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
briman upper or outer margin : verge
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless