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.

Random words

WordMeaning
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
concentrichaving a common center
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
limpto walk lamely
reprisala retaliatory act