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
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
sophistphilosopher
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
conflagrationfire
feintsomething feigned
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming