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 |
|---|---|
| chafe | irritate |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| dingy | dirty |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |