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
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease