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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propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
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deferput off
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
vertexthe top of the head
lampoonsatire
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
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