GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
delusivelikely to delude
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
baubletrinket
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs