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
pento shut in or as if in a pen
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd