GRE Word List

MUNDANE

of, relating to, or characteristic of the world

The meaning of the word mundane is of, relating to, or characteristic of the world.

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WordMeaning
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
gistessence; main point; substance
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice