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 |
|---|---|
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |