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 |
|---|---|
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |