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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impediment | something that impedes |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| sophist | philosopher |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| imperceptible | not perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle |