GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
belaborto attack verbally
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
tightwada close or miserly person
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession