SAT vocabulary
Platitude
A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
Example
"He offered a few comforting platitudes, but no real solutions to the problem."
Etymology
From French 'platitude', flatness, dullness, from 'plat' flat.
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