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
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
mischancebad luck
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
panderto act as a pander
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
douseto plunge into water
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom