GRE Word List
HUMDRUM
dull; monotonous
The meaning of the word humdrum is dull; monotonous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solecism | nonstandard grammatical construction; construction that is flagrantly incorrect grammatically; violation of social etiquette |
| lineage | descent; ancestry |
| repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
| validate | make valid; confirm; ratify |
| verge | border; edge, rim, or margin; Ex. on the verge of: very near to; V: border on |
| bridle | harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger |
| chide | scold; rebuke (someone who has done wrong) |
| enumerate | list; mention one by one |
| gruel | thin liquid porridge |
| zeal | eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous |
