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
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion