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 |
|---|---|
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| paradigm | example |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| testator | a person who dies leaving a will or testament in force |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |