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 |
|---|---|
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |