GRE Word List
STANZA
a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
The meaning of the word stanza is a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| boor | peasant |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |