GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
acclaimapplaud
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
writheto twist into coils or folds
sophistphilosopher