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
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
dulltedious
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
connoisseurexpert
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
retrenchcut down