GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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scotchscottish
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze