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 |
|---|---|
| dart | a light spear |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |