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 |
|---|---|
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| addle | rotten |
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| foppish | foolish |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |