GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

The meaning of the word prosody is the study of versification.

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WordMeaning
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
lucremonetary gain : profit
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
paragona model of excellence or perfection
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage