Definition: (noun) The study of the metrical structure of verse.
Synonyms: metrics.
Usage: He was a master of meter, and contributed certain modifications to the laws of Chinese prosody which exist to the present day.
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brachypterous
Definition: (adjective) Having very short or rudimentary wings, as certain insects.
Synonyms: short-winged.
Usage: Some brachypterous insects evade predators by jumping short distances.
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sepulcher
Definition: (noun) A chamber that is used as a grave.
Synonyms: burial chamber.
Usage: The archaeologists opened the sepulcher expecting to find ancient artifacts, but the burial chamber turned out to be completely empty.
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banneret
Definition: (noun) A knight honored for valor, entitled to display a square banner and to hold higher command.
Synonyms: knight of the square flag.
Usage: The banneret proudly led his troops into battle and pressed forward unafraid.
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