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 |
|---|---|
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| constituent | a member of a constituency |
| roil | to make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |