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
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
passiveacted upon by an external agency
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
sportivefrolicsome
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit