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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hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
superannuatedoutmoded
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures