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
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
clichea trite phrase or expression
fortuitousoccurring by chance
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
speechlessunable to speak : dumb