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
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
growlrumble
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism