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
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
lacerationthe act of lacerating
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
embitterto excite bitter feelings in