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
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
brawnymuscular
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity