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 |
|---|---|
| germ | a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts |
| provision | the act or process of providing |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |