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
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animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
veneer | a thin sheet of a material: such as |
conspiracy | the act of conspiring together |