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
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate