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 |
|---|---|
| totter | to move unsteadily : stagger |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |