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 |
|---|---|
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| mannered | having manners of a specified kind |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |