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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| clairvoyant | having clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception |
| submerge | to put under water |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |