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
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
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tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
aperturean opening or open space : hole
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convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert