GRE Word List
HACKNEYED
lacking in freshness or originality
The meaning of the word hackneyed is lacking in freshness or originality.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
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| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| billow | wave |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |