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
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
conventionagreement
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
communetalk over
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission