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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WordMeaning
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
circleta little circle
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
docileeasily taught
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract