GRE Word List
PROSODY
the study of versification
The meaning of the word prosody is the study of versification.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |