GRE Word List
DULL
tedious
The meaning of the word dull is tedious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| catalyst | a 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 |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| parasite | an 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 |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |