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
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knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
dys- | abnormal |
fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
cursive | running |
gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |