GRE Word List
PHILOLOGY
study of language or words
The meaning of the word philology is study of language or words.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pundit | authority on a subject; expert; learned person |
| fathom | comprehend; investigate; determine the depth of; N. unit of measurement for the depth of water |
| ascertain | find out for certain; make certain |
| encompass | surround; include; Ex. His activities encompass publishing and computers. |
| compassion | sympathy for the suffering of others; ADJ. compassionate |
| antler | bony growth on the head of a deer |
| pert | (esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat |
| esteem | respect; value; judge; N. |
| monograph | scholarly article |
| rail | complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices |