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 |
|---|---|
| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |