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
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
constraintthe act of constraining
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope