GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

Random words

WordMeaning
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
mandatean authoritative command
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
progenydescendants
congruentcongruous
sybaritevoluptuary