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
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
schismdivision
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate