GRE Word List

PROSODY

the study of versification

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

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WordMeaning
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
pento shut in or as if in a pen
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless