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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whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
bolstera long pillow or cushion
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair