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
outmodednot being in style
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
scintillaspark
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants