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
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion