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
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
grudgingunwilling
invalidateto make invalid
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds