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
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
anthropologistthe science of human beings
premonitorygiving warning