GRE Word List
BANAL
lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
The meaning of the word banal is lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |