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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allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
acclaimapplaud
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
mendicantbeggar
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
impoverishto make poor
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter