GRE Word List

CLICHE

a trite phrase or expression

The meaning of the word cliche is a trite phrase or expression.

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WordMeaning
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
piscatorialpiscatory
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action