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
darta light spear
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
stem_fromarise from; originate from
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent