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 |
|---|---|
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| impinge | encroach |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |