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 |
|---|---|
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| random | a haphazard course |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |