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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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 |