GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
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rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
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cullto select from a group : choose
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
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detachedstanding by itself : separate
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt