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 |
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succulent | full of juice : juicy |
furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
dour | stern |
afterlife | an existence after death |
coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
incarcerate | to put in prison |
pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
quizzical | comically quaint |
preamble | an introductory statement |