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
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
deputizeto appoint as deputy
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
figurea number symbol : numeral
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission