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

WordMeaning
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf