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
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily