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
blanchto take the color out of
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease