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 |
|---|---|
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |