GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax