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 |
|---|---|
| pulse | the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| haggard | not tamed |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |