GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
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acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
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protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context