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 |
|---|---|
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
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| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
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