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 |
|---|---|
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| billowing | wave |
| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |