GRE Word List
HUMDRUM
monotonous
The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |