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 |
|---|---|
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |