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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tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
cadeta younger brother or son
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)