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
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
withholdto hold back from action : check
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone