tedious
/ˈtiː.dɪəs/
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous GRE
Example in Context
The tedious process of cataloging every item in the archive took the better part of a year but proved essential for subsequent research.
Synonyms
boringtiresomedull
Etymology
From Latin, meaning causing weariness or boredom.
- taedium (Latin) — weariness
Memory Aid
☕Sounds like “tea de us”
Imagine drinking TEA that’s so boring it makes you YAWN and feel like it’s TEA DE US!
Visual Association
😴A student with drooping eyelids, surrounded by piles of monotonous textbooks, struggling to stay awake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “tedious” mean on the GRE?
tedious (adjective) means “Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous”. The tedious process of cataloging every item in the archive took the better part of a year but proved essential for subsequent research.
How to remember “tedious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “tedious” sounds like “tea de us”. Imagine drinking TEA that’s so boring it makes you YAWN and feel like it’s TEA DE US!
What are synonyms for “tedious”?
Common synonyms: boring, tiresome, dull.