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
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments