Platitude
hardPLAT-ih-tood
noun
Definition
A remark or statement that has been used too often and is therefore uninteresting
Examples
“His speech was full of platitudes about hard work and dedication.”
“She avoided platitudes and spoke from personal experience.”
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GRE Tip
Platitude is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "cliche" or "truism" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "originality".
Related GRE Words
cliché
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
abstemious
Moderate in eating and drinking; self-restrained
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