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 |
|---|---|
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| mulct | fine |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |