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 |
|---|---|
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |