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
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
eventualcontingent
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
assailto attack violently : assault
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
hauntto visit often : frequent