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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WordMeaning
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
piscatorialpiscatory
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely