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::: pragmatic - practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
::: stanch - stop or check flow of blood; Ex. stanch the gushing wound
::: scintilla - trace; minute amount; shred; least bit; Ex. There is not a scintilla of truth; CF. spark
::: archetype - prototype; primitive pattern
::: requisition - formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
::: blare - loud or harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light
::: rectify - set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
::: gratuitous - given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
::: traduce - expose to slander
::: nurse - suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone