Which word means predictable, cliched, boring?

• A. Banal
• B. Audacious
• C. Assuage
• D. Candid

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is spotting a term that signals a lack of originality—something that’s predictable, overused, and dull. Banal fits this exactly. It describes something that feels cliché or uninteresting because it’s been seen or heard many times before, like a banal comment that adds nothing new to a conversation or a banal movie plot that relies on familiar stereotypes.

Audacious means bold or daring, which is the opposite of dull and predictable. Assuage means to ease or calm, which isn’t about originality or interest. Candid means honest and straightforward, not boring or repetitive.