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
expoundto set forth : state
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
pedigreea register recording a line of ancestors
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
sophistphilosopher
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage