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
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
unisonidentity in musical pitch
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument