GRE Word List
HACKNEYED
commonplace; trite
The meaning of the word hackneyed is commonplace; trite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grudge | deep feeling of dislike; Ex. grudge fight; V. |
| verbalize | put into words; ADJ. verbal: of words; spoken rather than written; oral; of a verb |
| anodyne | drug that relieves pain or trouble; ΑψΕλΑ¦; opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement |
| universal | characterizing or affecting all; general; present everywhere; of the universe; cosmic; Ex. universal agreement; Ex. a subject of universal interest |
| devotee | enthusiastic follower; enthusiast; Ex. devotee of Bach |
| clique | small exclusive group of people |
| speechless | unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger |
| problematic | causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic. |
| rebuttal | refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove |
| bilk | swindle; cheat |