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
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
gnomemaxim
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
alludeto make indirect reference
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
ramificationbranch