GRE Word List

DULL

tedious

The meaning of the word dull is tedious.

Random words

WordMeaning
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
siftto put through a sieve
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation