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
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
irksometending to irk : tedious
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
dyspepticindigestion
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water