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
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
progenydescendants
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling