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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WordMeaning
primaloriginal
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
stem_fromarise from; originate from
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure