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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| truculence | the quality or state of being truculent |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| filial | of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |