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
sequesterto set apart : segregate
discloseto make known or public
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paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
coincorner
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain