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.

Random words

WordMeaning
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
climeclimate
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
eventualcontingent
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
droopto hang or incline downward
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data