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 |
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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 |