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
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing