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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distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
convoketo call together to a meeting