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
atypicalnot typical : irregular
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
pugilistfighter
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
abnegationdenial