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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pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
egressa place or means of going out : exit
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centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
antiquityancient times
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
lewdobscene
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers