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
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
statutoryof or relating to statutes
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
reciprocalinversely related : opposite