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 |
|---|---|
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| quench | put out |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |