GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
sustainto give support or relief to
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
invalidnot valid: