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 |
|---|---|
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| egoism | a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| amend | to put right |