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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hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
paradigmexample
compulsorymandatory
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
dissonancelack of agreement
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
writheto twist into coils or folds