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
interloperone that interlopes: such as
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)