GRE Word List
PROSODY
the study of versification
The meaning of the word prosody is the study of versification.
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assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
senility | the quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age |
coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
gibe | to utter taunting words |
refrain | curb |