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 |
|---|---|
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |