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 |
|---|---|
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| shove | to push along |