GRE Word List
BANAL
lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
The meaning of the word banal is lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gusty | the sensation of taste |
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| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |