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
siblingsib
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
vitalof the utmost importance
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished