GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
egregiousconspicuous
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing