Mundane
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adjective
Definition
Lacking interest or excitement; dull; relating to ordinary life
Examples
“She was tired of her mundane office job.”
“The book dealt with mundane everyday activities.”
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GRE Tip
Mundane is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "ordinary" or "commonplace" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "extraordinary".
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Splendid and expensive-looking
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