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
satiatefilled to satiety
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments