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Trite Interesting Study Maiden Observed I Found Problem

word trite
sentence “Quite an interesting study, that maiden,” he observed. “I found her more interesting than her little problem, which, by the way, is rather a trite one.
definition [adjective]
1. Often in reference to a word or phrase: used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed.
2. (law) So well established as to be beyond debate: trite law.

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