I learned two new words the other day. Escapism and banal.
Escapism is mental diversion by means of entertainment or recreation, as an "escape" from the perceived unpleasant or banal aspects of daily life.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapism
ba·nal/ˈbānl/
| Adjective: |
| So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. |
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I thought I would write a banal post on the topic of escapism. I hope I didn't disappoint. Now it's your turn. Use them both in a sentence.
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