GRE Word List
HUMDRUM
dull; monotonous
The meaning of the word humdrum is dull; monotonous.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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solecism | nonstandard grammatical construction; construction that is flagrantly incorrect grammatically; violation of social etiquette |
lineage | descent; ancestry |
repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
validate | make valid; confirm; ratify |
verge | border; edge, rim, or margin; Ex. on the verge of: very near to; V: border on |
bridle | harness fitted about a horse's head (used to restrain); curb; check; V: put a bridle on; control or restrain; show anger |
chide | scold; rebuke (someone who has done wrong) |
enumerate | list; mention one by one |
gruel | thin liquid porridge |
zeal | eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous |