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 |
|---|---|
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| mulct | fine |