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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| apiarist | beekeeper |
| spare | not being used |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |