GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs