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
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
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fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
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augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
distortto twist (see twist
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masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
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