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
demeritoffense
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory