GRE Word List
PRAGMATIC
relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
The meaning of the word pragmatic is relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |