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
dilateto become enlarged or widened
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
grottocave
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike