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 |
|---|---|
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| allege | to assert without proof or before proving |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |