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
culminationthe action of culminating
retiringreserved
knottymarked by or full of knots
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
besiegeto surround with armed forces
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate