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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serenitythe quality or state of being serene
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
enduringlasting
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination