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
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
solicitto make petition to : entreat
padrea Christian clergyman
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
appriseto give notice to : tell
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time