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 |
|---|---|
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |