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
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
flaccidnot firm or stiff
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
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obesehaving excessive body fat
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog