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
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
writheto twist into coils or folds
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle