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 |
|---|---|
| acme | the highest point or stage |
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| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |