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 |
|---|---|
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| enduring | lasting |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
