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
beneficentdoing or producing good
fetefestival
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole