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

WordMeaning
compulsivehaving power to compel
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
cannyclever
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
oratorone who delivers an oration
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
longevitya long duration of individual life
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously