GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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yena strong desire or propensity
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form