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
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
miragean optical (see optical
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail