200 BM Daily Vocabulary #20 | pragmatic

<p>Today’s word is: <strong>Pragmatic</strong> –Would you like to know what it means? It means: dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations</p> <p>In this English vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to use the word ‘<strong>pragmatic’</strong>. We are sure that this ESL lesson will help you to enhance your English vocabulary and speak English fluently and confidently.</p> <p>To be <strong>pragmatic</strong> simply means being sensible and realistic. It’s about how you deal with difficult situations. Everyone needs to be practical about things. A <strong>pragmatic</strong> person understands the situation and acts accordingly.</p> <p>When you are a <strong>pragmatic</strong> person and you make a mistake, you do not try to run away. You accept your mistake and try to rectify it.</p> <p><strong>Pragmatic</strong> people do not complain about their luck. They do not blame others for their problems. They take 100 % responsibility for their actions. They take action according to the situation instead of blaming or worrying.</p> <p>Listen carefully on how we can use the word “<strong>pragmatic</strong>” in 8 different forms in 8 different situations.</p> <p><strong>Example number 1 of 8:</strong> Henry was going for a meeting in his car. But, on the way, his car got punctured. Instead of blaming his luck, he parked his car nearby parking and took a cab to his office. Here you can see that Henry was <strong>pragmatic</strong> as he dealt with things sensibly and realistically.</p> <p><strong>Example number 2 of 8:</strong> Sarah wants to become a chartered accountant. She appeared for the exam this year but she failed. She did not get disheartened which means she did not get upset or depressed over this. She started preparing for next year’s exam. Now you know that a person who acts practically is called <strong>pragmatic</strong>. Therefore Sarah is <strong>pragmatic</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Example number 3 of 8:</strong> Rishit had forgot