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
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
repercussionreflection
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
fussyeasily upset : irritable
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
braidto make from braids
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
fructifyto bear fruit