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.

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WordMeaning
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
compellingthat compels: such as
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
validateto make legally valid : ratify
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory