GRE Word List
MONOTONY
tedious sameness
The meaning of the word monotony is tedious sameness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| broach | brooch |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |