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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WordMeaning
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
aloftat or to a great height
sparenot being used
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
invalidnot valid:
minusculevery small
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable