Insipid
mediumin-SIP-id
adjective
Definition
Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull and unengaging
Examples
“The insipid dialogue in the movie failed to capture the audience's attention.”
“Her insipid presentation lacked the creativity and energy needed to impress the committee.”
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GRE Tip
Insipid is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "bland" or "vapid" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "piquant".
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