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
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
imminentready to take place : happening soon
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics