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 |
|---|---|
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| decipher | decode |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| lampoon | satire |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |