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
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
grudgingunwilling
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
dintforce
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
stringenttight
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination