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
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
depredationto lay waste : plunder
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income