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
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
regimeregimen
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive