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.

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WordMeaning
fussyeasily upset : irritable
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
equityjustice according to natural law or right
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
apiarya place where bees are kept