GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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puissanthaving puissance : powerful
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
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overweeningarrogant
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm