GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
habituateto make used to something : accustom
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
ciliatedpossessing cilia