GRE Word List
HUMDRUM
monotonous
The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |