GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
felonone who has committed a felony
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing