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 |
|---|---|
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| primordial | first created or developed : primeval |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| growl | rumble |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| pterodactyl | any of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |