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
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
blareto sound loud and strident
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
extantcurrently or actually existing
chasethe hunting of wild animals
collectedgathered together
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness