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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perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent