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
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
corollarya proposition (see proposition
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
transpireto take place : go on
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination