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
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
missivea written communication : letter
paradigmexample