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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kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
writheto twist into coils or folds
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
repercussionreflection
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
politicpolitical
poreto gaze intently
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground