GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

Random words

WordMeaning
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
darta light spear
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baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)