GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

Random words

WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
florescencea state or period of flourishing
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery