GRE Word List

INANE

lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly

The meaning of the word inane is lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly.

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WordMeaning
askewout of line : at an angle
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anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
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