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 |
|---|---|
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| grotto | cave |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |