GRE Word List

PLATITUDE

the quality or state of being dull or insipid

The meaning of the word platitude is the quality or state of being dull or insipid.

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WordMeaning
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
briman upper or outer margin : verge
caterto provide a supply of food
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
dissipateto break up and drive off