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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reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
sledgesledgehammer
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable