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
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
bestialof or relating to beasts
abnegationdenial