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
rescindto take away : remove
encumberweigh down
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
grategrating
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
witherto become dry and sapless
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
noisomenoxious