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
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
submissivesubmitting to others
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure