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
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
connivancethe act of conniving
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances