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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |