GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

Random words

WordMeaning
alludeto make indirect reference
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
providencedivine guidance or care