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 |
|---|---|
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| imprecation | curse |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |