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 |
|---|---|
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| sophist | philosopher |