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 |
|---|---|
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |