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 |
|---|---|
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| shack | hut |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |