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
hydrophobiarabies
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
discretionindividual choice or judgment
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
jocosegiven to joking : merry
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
paucitysmallness of number : fewness