GRE Word List
HACKNEYED
commonplace; trite
The meaning of the word hackneyed is commonplace; trite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grisly | ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies |
| subsume | include (as a member of a group); encompass |
| scuttle | sink (a ship) by cutting holes in the hull; scrap; discard; N: small hatch in a ship's deck or hull |
| wary | very cautious; watchful |
| fortitude | bravery; courage; strength of mind |
| exact | demand and obtain by force; Ex. exact a promise from him; N. exaction |
| condone | overlook; forgive; give tacit approval; excuse |
| filth | dirty matter; ADJ. filthy |
| affable | easily approachable; easy to talk to; warmly friendly |
| anonymity | state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous |