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 |
|---|---|
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| retribution | recompense |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |