GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
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abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
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