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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
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| potentate | ruler |
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| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |