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
sparseof few and scattered elements
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
gistessence; main point; substance
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)