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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pendingduring
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
meandera winding path or course
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
dissentto withhold assent or approval
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue