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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asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group