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
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
habituateto make used to something : accustom
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing