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
unfetterto free from fetters
dearthscarcity that makes dear
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
prowessdistinguished bravery
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse