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
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
recipientone that receives : receiver
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
distantseparated in space : away
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
gauchelacking social experience or grace
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement