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 |
|---|---|
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| summation | the act or process of forming a sum : addition |
| purport | to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred) |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| lax | loose |