Vapid
hardNegative toneVAP-id
adjective
Definition
dull, flat, and lacking liveliness or interest
Memory hook
VAPID: imagine a soda gone flat, all its VAPor escaped — no fizz, no life, utterly dull.
Word roots
Learning roots unlocks whole word families. Study common GRE root words.
Examples
“The conversation was so vapid that she invented an excuse to leave early.”
“Critics dismissed the album as a collection of vapid, interchangeable pop songs.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The conversation was so ______ that she invented an excuse to leave early.”
Show answer
vapid
Synonyms
Antonyms
Categories
GRE Tip
Vapid is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "insipid" or "bland" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "lively".
Related GRE Words
vacuous
empty of meaning, intelligence, or substance
subtle
delicately complex, faint, or not obvious
delineate
to describe or portray precisely; to outline in detail
desiccate
to dry out completely; to drain of vitality
insipid
Lacking flavor, zest, or interest; dull and unengaging
striated
marked with parallel grooves, ridges, or stripes
Master vapid and 1,000+ GRE words
Learn through stories, practice with real GRE questions, and never forget with spaced repetition.