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 |
|---|---|
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| shambles | a meat market |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |