GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

Random words

WordMeaning
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
effluviuman invisible emanation
elysianof or relating to Elysium
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency