GRE Word List

BLAND

smooth and soothing in manner or quality

The meaning of the word bland is smooth and soothing in manner or quality.

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WordMeaning
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed