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
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
compellingthat compels: such as