GRE Word List

PRAGMATIST

a practical approach to problems and affairs

The meaning of the word pragmatist is a practical approach to problems and affairs.

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WordMeaning
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited