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 |
|---|---|
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| wanton | merciless |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |