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
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
aceticvinegary
smughighly self-satisfied
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
loutto bow in respect