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
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
wardthe action or process of guarding
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
conceitfavorable opinion
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating