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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
progenydescendants
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
concentrichaving a common center
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent