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
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive