GRE Word List
PROSODY
the study of versification
The meaning of the word prosody is the study of versification.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| fecundity | fruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |