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 |
|---|---|
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |