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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solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
vitalof the utmost importance
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
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numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
misadventuremisfortune