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
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
lanknot well filled out : slender
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
haggardnot tamed
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale