Question

Select the synonym of the given word-
Banal
a) Philosophical
b) Original
c) Dramatic
d) Headless
e) Cliched

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘banal' is ‘so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring’. For example Songs with banal, repeated words.

Complete answer:
‘Banal' is an adjective that means something that is devoid of freshness or originality. For example A banal and sophomoric treatment of courage on the frontier. Banality is a trite, boring, or overused remark. In the given question we are asked to select the synonym of the word ‘banal’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Philosophical. It is an adjective which means relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge; reality and existence.
Option ‘b’ is Original. It is an adjective which means present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest. For example The original owner of the house.
Option ‘c’ is Dramatic. It is an adjective which means relating to drama or the performance of the study of drama. For example The dramatic arts.
Option ‘d’ is Headless. It is an adjective which means (of a body) having no head. For example A headless corpse.
Option ‘e’ is Cliched. It is an adjective which means showing a lack of originality, based on frequently repeated phrases or opinions.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the synonym of the given word ‘banal’ is ‘cliched’. Hence, option ‘e’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t confuse between ‘original' and ‘cliched’. We are asked the synonym of the given word, and the nearest synonym is only ‘cliched’.