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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| solstice | either 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 |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| misadventure | misfortune |