GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
jocosegiven to joking : merry
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth