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
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
shamblesa meat market
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
momentuma property (see property
profligatewildly extravagant
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary