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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prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
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concurto express agreement
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enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
indissolublenot dissoluble
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun