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 |
|---|---|
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| meteoric | of or relating to a meteor |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| shove | to push along |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |