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
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
laxloose