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 |
|---|---|
| politic | political |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| rip | to tear or split apart or open |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| permeable | capable of being permeated : penetrable |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |