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
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
induceto move by persuasion or influence
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
legerdemainsleight of hand
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant