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
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
submergeto put under water
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly