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
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
grudgingunwilling
missivea written communication : letter
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
obsequya funeral or burial rite