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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |