GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
diluteattenuate
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
belateddelayed beyond the usual time