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.

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WordMeaning
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
flagrantconspicuously offensive
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
raspto rub with something rough