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
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
witherto become dry and sapless
disingenuouslacking in candor
incontinentnot continent: such as
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly