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 |
|---|---|
| hardy | bold |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| hyperbole | extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones") |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |