GRE Word List
PRACTICAL
of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
The meaning of the word practical is of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| progeny | descendants |
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| spare | not being used |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| providence | divine guidance or care |