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
obscuredark
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
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lucidsuffused with light : luminous
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
ephemerallasting a very short time
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painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
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uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude