GRE Word List
PROSAIC
characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
The meaning of the word prosaic is characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| convention | agreement |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| commune | talk over |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |