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
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
enduringlasting
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
knolla small round hill : mound
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
sapthe fluid part of a plant