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
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
skimpskimpy
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
incarcerateto put in prison
gapeto open the mouth wide
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
colloquyconversation