GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
procurementthe act or process of procuring
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
solicitto make petition to : entreat
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude