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 |
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| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| convention | agreement |