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 |
|---|---|
| guy | man |
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| diadem | crown |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |