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 |
|---|---|
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| concordat | compact |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| whittle | a large knife |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |