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

WordMeaning
azurethe blue color of the clear sky
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
assailto attack violently : assault
abjureto renounce upon oath
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog