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
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
scrappyconsisting of scraps
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
retributionrecompense
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion