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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
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| pernicious | highly injurious or destructive : deadly |
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| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
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