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
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
meandera winding path or course
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
dementedmad
efficacythe power to produce an effect