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
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
grudgingunwilling
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
meteto give out by measure : dole out
hortatoryhortative
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain