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
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily