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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quirkan abrupt twist or curve
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grottocave
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emendto correct usually by textual alterations
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect