GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
overweeningarrogant
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument