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
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
dismissto permit or cause to leave
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion