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
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
sciondescendant
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change