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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plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
abbreviateto make briefer
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
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proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby