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
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
retrenchcut down
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
solicitorone that solicits
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner