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.

Random words

WordMeaning
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles