GRE Word List
TRITE
hackneyed; commonplace
The meaning of the word trite is hackneyed; commonplace.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wane | decrease in size or strength (after being full); grow gradually to an end; Ex. The moon waxes and wanes every month; N. |
| bulk | size or volume (esp. when very large); main part; Ex. The bulk of the work has already been done; ADJ. bulky: having great size |
| quixotic | idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote |
| address | direct a speech to; speak to; deal with or discuss; direct one's efforts or attention to; make with a destination; N: formal speech |
| determination | resolve; firmness of purpose; measurement or calculation; decision |
| subterfuge | stratagem(deceptive scheme); pretense; evasion; Ex. resort to a harmless subterfuge |
| fauna | animals of a period or region; CF. flora |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| paroxysm | fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst |
| spatula | broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing |
