GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
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retainto keep in possession or use
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
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