GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
gibeto utter taunting words
refraincurb