GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
nauseateto become affected with nausea
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance