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 |
|---|---|
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
| scion | descendant |
