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
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
aperturean opening or open space : hole
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech