GRE Word List

HUMDRUM

monotonous

The meaning of the word humdrum is monotonous.

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WordMeaning
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
branda charred piece of wood
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered