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
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
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vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
exegesisexposition
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