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
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
evoketo call forth or up: such as
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless